New Cast Members Announced for Disney+ Percy Jackson Series
Five new cast members have been added to the new “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series premiering on Disney+ sometime in 2023. The guest stars have been revealed in an exclusive report from Variety.
Mrs. Dodds Revealed
Perhaps the most well known actor to join the cast is Megan Mullally. Most will recognize her as the hilarious “Karen Walker” on NBC’s Will & Grace.
Mullally will play the role of Mrs. Dodds, Percy’s strict math teacher. In the books, she is portrayed as having monstrous tendencies because she is, well, a monster! She tortures Percy by giving him detention and failing him on tests.
Otherwise known as Alecto, Dodds is one of the three Furies who serves Hades, the god of the Underworld. The translation of her name (Alecto) is literally “implacable anger.”
Additional Cast Members Announced
Jason Mantzoukas, whom viewers may recognize from “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “The Good Place,” will play Dionysus, god of wine. Otherwise known as Mr. D., this sarcastic character is in charge of Camp Half Blood, a camp which Percy and other demigods attend in Long Island, NY.
Virginia Kull, who has appeared in “Super Pumped” and “Big Little Lies,” will play the role of Sally Jackson. Percy’s mom, this character is truly selfless. She raises her son (whose father is the god Poseidon) knowing the dangers of the world that awaits him as he grows.
Glynn Turman, known for his roles in “The Wire” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” will depict Mr. Brunner. This character, who is really Chiron, disguises himself as a Latin teacher. An important role in the series, Chiron is a famous centaur who trains heroes like Percy.
Finally, Timm Sharp, recognizable from roles in “Enlightened” and “Blunt Talk,” will play Gabe Ugliano. His last name very poignantly describes the character, who is Percy’s nasty stepfather.
Fans Anxiously Await the Series
Fans are surely excited to hear about the additions to the cast. These actors will join previously announced cast members, including Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Aryan Simhadri (Grover) and Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth).
The news comes as production kicks off in Vancouver. We will continue to keep you updated as news on the series develops!
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